Cliffside, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
630
Population
270/sq mi density
59°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cliffside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2480°N, 81.7653°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in |
Cliffside has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.8").